A fatal crash involving a pedestrian on LA Hwy 21 near Quave Road in Washington Parish claimed the life of 50-year-old Ben Small of Covington.
The preliminary investigation revealed that Small was wearing dark clothing and walking in the roadway on LA Hwy 21.
At the same time, a 2012 GMC Acadia was southbound on LA Hwy 21. For reasons still under investigation, Small was struck by the GMC.
Small sustained fatal injuries as a result of the crash and was pronounced deceased on the scene.
The driver of the GMC was properly restrained, but sustained minor injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
As part of the ongoing investigation, toxicology samples were obtained from Small and the driver of the GMC for analysis.
This crash remains under investigation.
